Arnel Pineda

Pineda in 2015, photo by Prphotos

Birth Name: Arnel Campaner Pineda

Place of Birth: Tondo, Manila, Philippines

Date of Birth: September 5, 1967

Ethnicity: Filipino [Kapampangan]

Arnel Pineda is a Filipino singer and songwriter. He is the lead singer of rock band Journey. Steve Perry and Neal Schon have also been members of the band.

His father, Restituto Lising Pineda, is a native of San Matias, Pampanga. His mother, Josefina Manansala Campaner, was a native of Guagua, Pampanga. He is married to Cherry Flores. He has four children, including two with Cherry.

Arnel’s paternal grandfather was named Gavino Pineda.

Arnel’s paternal grandmother was named Felisa Lising.

Arnel’s maternal grandfather was named Ceferino Campaner.

Arnel’s maternal grandmother was named Basilia Manansala.

Source: Marriage record of Arnel’s parents – https://familysearch.org